BUG: insertAdjacentElement() forgets checkbox values

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Mikko Noromaa - 20 May 2005 11:52 GMT

Hi,

I have created a dynamic Web page that moves table rows between different
tables. There are several elements on the table rows: text, input boxes,
checkboxes, select lists, etc. All others work fine except checkboxes. When
checkboxes are moved with the insertAdjacentElement() function, they lose
their current selection status and revert back to the value they had in the
original HTML.

At the end of this post, I have added a sample that demonstrates this
behaviour. Use it as follows:

1. Click the "Move Below" button, then the "Move Back" button. Notice now
the checkbox and the edit box move below and back above the HR line. This
works correctly.

2. Click the checkbox and enter something into the text box. Click the "Move
Below" button. Notice how the checkbox forgets the selection and appears
unselected but the edit box retains its text.

In this particular case, the problem is easy to work around. I just get the
"checked" property of the checkbox right before the insertAdjacentElement()
call and set it back to that value afterwards. In my original application,
however, I am moving whole table rows with a single insertAdjacentElement()
call.

If someone can think of an easier work-around than caching all checkbox
values before the insertAdjacentElement() call, I'd appreciate it a lot!

I am using IE 6.0.2900.2180.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519 on WinXP Pro with SP2
and all updates installed.

Following is the sample HTML:

<HTML>
<HEAD>
<SCRIPT>
function TestMove(ToWhere)
{
AfterThis=document.all(ToWhere);

el=document.all('Txt2');
AfterThis.insertAdjacentElement('afterEnd', el);

el=document.all('Chk1');
AfterThis.insertAdjacentElement('afterEnd', el);
}
</SCRIPT>
</HEAD>

<BODY>
<FORM NAME="Form1">
<SPAN ID="Move2pos"></SPAN>
<INPUT TYPE="checkbox" NAME="Chk1"><INPUT TYPE="text" NAME="Txt2" CHECKED>
<BR>
<BUTTON ONCLICK="TestMove('Move1pos');">Move Below</BUTTON>
<HR ID="Move1pos">
<BR>
<BUTTON ONCLICK="TestMove('Move2pos');">Move Back</BUTTON>
</FORM>
</BODY>

</HTML>

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Bob Barrows [MVP] - 20 May 2005 16:23 GMT

I can reproduce this but I have no workaround. I find no reference to this
issue in the KB. Perhaps you should submit this as a bug to MS Product
support. You will not be charged if they determine that it is a bug.

Bob Barrows

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Nic Roche - 20 May 2005 22:34 GMT

Hi,

Same with type="radio"...

> If someone can think of an easier work-around than caching all checkbox
> values before the insertAdjacentElement() call, I'd appreciate it a lot!

Not really, but the checked value can be persisted to its own custom
attribute.

<HTML>
<HEAD>
<SCRIPT>
function TestMove(ToWhere)
{
AfterThis=document.all(ToWhere);

el=document.all('Txt2');
AfterThis.insertAdjacentElement('afterEnd', el);

el=document.all('Chk1');
el.checkval=el.checked;
AfterThis.insertAdjacentElement('afterEnd', el);
el.checked=el.checkval;
}
</SCRIPT>
</HEAD>

<BODY>
<FORM NAME="Form1">
<SPAN ID="Move2pos"></SPAN>
<INPUT TYPE="checkbox" NAME="Chk1" value="on" checkval=""><INPUT TYPE="text"
NAME="Txt2">
<BR>
<BUTTON ONCLICK="TestMove('Move1pos');">Move Below</BUTTON>
<HR ID="Move1pos">
<BR>
<BUTTON ONCLICK="TestMove('Move2pos');">Move Back</BUTTON>
</FORM>
</BODY>

</HTML>

Nic Roche

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Wei-Dong XU [MSFT] - 23 May 2005 06:33 GMT

Hi Mikko,

Thanks for reporting this!

As Bob has suggested, you can raise one incident to your Microsoft local
product support service. Your incident will be free of charge when it is
confirmed as one bug by the engineer; forthermore, one hotfix may be
provided to you then. The Microsoft local PSS is available from:
http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx

Please feel free to let me know if you have any question. My pleasure to be
of any assistance!

Best Regards,
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Mikko Noromaa - 24 May 2005 12:21 GMT

Hi,

I should be eligible for support though MSDN Managed Newsgroups. I thought
that posting here would get the message to the Microsoft bug database. If
that is not the case, please let me know.

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Bob Barrows [MVP] - 24 May 2005 15:34 GMT

> Hi,
>
> I should be eligible for support though MSDN Managed Newsgroups. I
> thought that posting here would get the message to the Microsoft bug
> database. If that is not the case, please let me know.

AFAIK, that is not the case. You need to call Product Support. I hope I'm
wrong about this, but I haven't read anything to the contrary.

Bob Barrows

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Mikko Noromaa - 25 May 2005 02:46 GMT

Hi,

> AFAIK, that is not the case. You need to call Product Support. I hope I'm
> wrong about this, but I haven't read anything to the contrary.

I'm not going to bother. I have already worked around the bug, and in my
view, already done my part of sharing it with Microsoft. If they cannot get
the info from the newsgroup, its their loss.

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Wei-Dong XU [MSFT] - 25 May 2005 06:37 GMT

Hi Mikko,

Thanks a lot for reporting this to Microsoft!

Currently, it is a process for Microsoft to collect the bug at local PSS
which will be quick on the bug confirmation and you may receive one hot fix
on the bug. If you prefer reporting at the community, I am very willing to
record this. And I still remember that I have raised several bugs from you
about 1.5 years ago.

Now, I am working on this for you. If any update, I will reply here at the
first time.

Greatly appreciate your reporting once more! Have a nice day!

Best Regards,
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Mikko Noromaa - 25 May 2005 11:31 GMT

Hi,

> If you prefer reporting at the community, I am very willing to
> record this.

Yes, this would be much easier for me, and I believe for others who use MSDN
Managed Newsgroups as well. Thank you for your time!

I have reported bugs to the PSS in the past, but as I recall, I have ended
up paying for single-shot support questions that then get refunded. Not so
easy! (this might have been with no active MSDN subscription at the time,
not sure about that)

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Bob Barrows [MVP] - 25 May 2005 12:25 GMT

I'm glad this turned out well for you, but are you aware that, depending on
your subscription level, you are entitled to several free support calls as
part of your MSDN subscription? Bug reports will not count against the
remaining call count.

I have reported bugs via PSS and never been charged.

Bob Barrows

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>> Greatly appreciate your reporting once more! Have a nice day!

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Wei-Dong XU [MSFT] - 26 May 2005 08:55 GMT

Hi Mikko,

I have sent this to product feedback team. The product team will review
this and record it following the process. Greatly appreciate your reporting!

And now for reporting bug, I'd suggest that you can dial the phone directly:
(800) MICROSOFT (642-7676)

At the phone call, you can confirm the bug case is free and then report it.
If you dislike the call, feel free to paste here. I will send the bug to
product feedback team.

Have a nice day!

Best Regards,
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Danny - 29 May 2005 04:03 GMT

Well, just return false on the event,
onSOMEEVENHERE="SOMETHINGTODOHERE;return false". Will not flag the object
of the event and any objects bubbling from it, won't be processed, as they
see no event happening.

Danny

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Bob Barrows [MVP] - 31 May 2005 12:30 GMT

>> Hi,
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>> they had in the
>> original HTML.

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> Well, just return false on the event,
> onSOMEEVENHERE="SOMETHINGTODOHERE;return false". Will not flag the
> object of the event and any objects bubbling from it, won't be
> processed, as they see no event happening.

How does that help? Are you replying to the correct message?

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